Warm Goat Cheese and Pancetta Salad Recipe

Name: Warm Goat Cheese and Pancetta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup dried cherries; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 pound pancetta, cut into 1/4- inch dice; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons porcini oil; Grey salt; 6 cups mixed greens, such as frisee and baby spinach; 5 ounces fresh goat cheese

Servings: persons

1/4 cup dried cherries
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 pound pancetta, cut into 1/4- inch dice
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons porcini oil
Grey salt
6 cups mixed greens, such as frisee and baby spinach
5 ounces fresh goat cheese

1
In a small bowl, combine dried cherries with warm water to cover.
2
Set aside to soften.
3
In a medium skillet over medium-low heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and pancetta.
4
Cook until fat is rendered, about 6 minutes.
5
Drain pancetta on paper towels and discard all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the skillet.
6
Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet and increase heat to medium-high.
7
Return pancetta to pan and cook until crispy.
8
Add garlic and cook until just golden, about 1 minute.
9
Reduce heat, add thyme and stir well.
10
Add 15 good turns of black pepper.
11
Add vinegar, return pan to heat, and deglaze pan, scraping up all the brown bits that cling to the bottom and sides of the pan.
12
Simmer until vinegar reduces by half.
13
Whisk in porcini oil.
14
Season with salt.
15
Put mixed greens in a salad bowl.
16
Crumble the goat cheese over the greens.
17
Quickly toss mixture with pancetta dressing so greens barely wilt.
18
Drain cherries.
19
Add cherries, toss again.
20
Immediately transfer to plates and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup dried cherries, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 pound pancetta, cut into 1/4- inch dice, 1 tablespoon chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, Warm Goat Cheese and Pancetta Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Warm Goat Cheese and Pancetta Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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